How does faith come from God?

The doctrine of faith as a gift reveals the sovereignty of God in the salvation process. In the sermon, it is noted that faith does not arise from human initiative but is bestowed by God so that His chosen ones might believe. Ephesians 2:8-9 articulates this by stating that faith is not of ourselves; it is the gift of God. God's election precedes faith, illustrating that those whom God has called will inevitably come to faith, as seen in the life of the Syrophoenician woman who manifested great faith despite her background. This underscores the idea that God’s grace operates mightily in the hearts of those He has determined to save.